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20/11/2025

Senior Creditors Clerk of Lekwa Faces Fraud Charges of R1.4 Million

Lekwa Local Municipality has opened a criminal case against a suspended Senior Creditors Clerk following allegations of fraud, forgery, uttering, and theft. The case was registered at the Standerton Police Station. This was confirmed in a statement issued by Lekwa Communications Manager, Mr. Lubabalo Majenge on 20 November 2025.

According to the Municipality, Acting Municipal Manager Mthembeni Jiyane took action after the Finance Division reported that an employee allegedly attempted to divert a payment of R97,601, intended for a service provider, into her personal bank account. Jiyane ordered her immediate precautionary suspension and blocked her access to the municipal banking system.

He also instructed an urgent internal investigation and a full audit of the employee’s transactions covering the past three years. The Internal Audit Division completed its analysis and confirmed that the employee used three personal bank accounts to divert payments intended for two service providers.

The total amount fraudulently redirected to her accounts over the period stands at R1 467 031.22.

Apparently the investigation shows a repeated method. The employee allegedly altered banking details at the point of capturing payment information, replacing service provider details with her own.

Lekwa Local Municipality stated that its approach to ethics and clean governance remains firm. The Municipality highlighted its Fraud Prevention Policy and ongoing ethics, anti-fraud, and anti-corruption training, which are provided through the Office of the Premier.

The Municipality said it will continue to act against any form of fraud, corruption, or maladministration.

19/11/2025

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19/11/2025

GROOTDRAAI DAM SHOWS FURTHER DROP IN MORNING READINGS

Standerton, 19 November 2025 Grootdraai Dam continued its gradual decline this morning as controlled releases through the 1.5 m gate remain in place.

07H00 Update
• Level 27.21 m
• Capacity 103.56 percent
• Inflow 95 m³ per second
• Outflow 154 m³ per second
• One gate still open at 1.5 m

Officials confirmed that outflow remains higher than inflow, which contributes to the ongoing decrease in dam level.

The system remains above full capacity, but the steady drop indicates controlled stabilisation.

Downstream farmers are again urged to keep pumps and equipment clear of the river. Flow conditions remain strong.

More updates will be provided as readings change.

19/11/2025

G20 Women’s Shutdown to Bring South Africa to a Standstill on 21 November

A nationwide silent protest will take place on Friday, 21 November 2025. Organisers confirmed that women across the country will lie down in silence for 15 minutes at 12 PM (noon) to honour the women who never made it home. The initiative forms part of the G20 Women’s Shutdown. Only two days remain before the action unfolds.

The action calls on women, children, and LGBTQI+ community members to dress in black and take part in a peaceful moment of unity and remembrance. The protest is non violent with no confrontation permitted.

At exactly 12 PM (noon), participants will lie down for 15 minutes in silence. The gesture aims to highlight the average of 15 women murdered daily in South Africa, according to official crime statistics from SAPS annual reports.

The event is open to anyone who wishes to participate, whether at work, home, campus, public spaces, or any environment considered safe.

Organisers urged South Africans to create respectful and inclusive spaces as the country prepares for Friday’s shutdown.

The Cape Town gathering will carry an Unburied Casket to Sea Point Promenade. At 12 PM, while participants across South Africa lie down, organisers in Cape Town will read the names of women killed in gender based violence. The reading will be livestreamed on all official platforms.
According to organisers, the shutdown will include 15 national meeting points, with the public encouraged to join in Sea Point, attend a local gathering, or create a safe space of their own. Coordinators will be present at major sites to support safety and order.

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18/11/2025

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18/11/2025

Police Van Overturns At Faulty Robot, No Injuries Reported

On 18 November 2025, a police patrol van carrying five members of Standerton SAPS overturned after a collision at the T-junction of the R23 Johannesburg road and Minnaar Street.

According to Captain Braam Robberts, the officers were responding to a complaint of motor vehicle theft when the crash happened.

He added that the state vehicle was travelling in the right lane, with a private vehicle in the left lane, when the private vehicle struck the patrol van on its left side.

The impact pushed the police vehicle into the traffic island, after which the driver lost control and the vehicle overturned.
No injuries were reported. The police van sustained extensive damage.

The collision occurred at the non-functional traffic light on Minnaar Street, an ongoing concern for residents and law enforcement.

Captain Robberts confirmed that all cases involving state vehicles are fully investigated. Video footage and witness statements will be submitted to the State Prosecutor, who will determine which driver will face charges. The case has been registered for reckless and/or negligent driving.

All relevant authorities attended to the scene, including All Star Towing.

Captain Robberts urged motorists to drive with caution at all crossings and junctions. He stated that broken traffic lights across town remain a risk, and drivers should be alert to others who may not stop when required.
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18/11/2025

GROOTDRAAI DAM LEVELS CONTINUE TO DROP AS OUTFLOW REMAINS HIGH

Standerton, 18 November 2025 Grootdraai Dam recorded a further decline in water levels this morning, with inflow reducing steadily while the 1.5 m gate release continues to lower the system.

The latest readings provided are as follows:

07H00 Update
• Level 27.28 m
• Capacity 104.61 percent
• Inflow 78 m³ per second
• Outflow 169 m³ per second
• No rainfall recorded

09H00 Update
• Level 27.27 m
• Capacity 104.47 percent
• Inflow 68 m³ per second
• Outflow 164 m³ per second
• One gate remains open at 1.5 m

Officials confirmed that the dam level has dropped by 0.01 m since 07H00. The continued high outflow, combined with reduced inflow, is contributing to a slow but stable decrease in capacity.

Farmers downstream are advised to keep pumps and equipment clear of the river, as outflow remains strong and may fluctuate with operational adjustments.

Further updates will be issued as new measurements become available.

17/11/2025

GROOTDRAAI DAM SHOWS GRADUAL DROP THROUGHOUT THE AFTERNOON

Standerton, 17 November 2025 Grootdraai Dam recorded a slow decline in water levels from midday to early evening, although the system remains above full capacity.

12H00 Update
• Level 27.38 m
• Capacity 105.97 percent
• Inflow 174 m³ per second
• Outflow 174 m³ per second
• One gate open at 1.5 m

15H00 Update
• Level 27.37 m
• Capacity 105.84 percent
• Inflow 129 m³ per second
• Outflow 171 m³ per second
• One gate open at 1.5 m

18H00 Update
• Level 27.35 m
• Capacity 105.58 percent
• Inflow 80 m³ per second
• Outflow 166 m³ per second
• One gate still open at 1.5 m

Officials confirmed that the controlled release is gradually stabilising the system.

The drop from 27.38 m at 12H00 to 27.35 m at 18H00 reflects reduced inflow and steady outflow through the 1.5 m gate.

Authorities again advise downstream farmers to keep pumps and equipment clear of the river. Outflow remains high, and conditions can shift quickly if inflow increases overnight.

Further updates will follow as new measurements are released.

17/11/2025

DA Calls for Urgent Action After R1.3 Million Fraud Allegation at Lekwa Municipality, Former Senior Finance Clerk Implicated

Standerton - On 17 November 2025, the Democratic Alliance in Lekwa has issued a press release by Cllr. Sithi Silosini. According to her, urgent action is needed against a former Senior Finance Clerk accused of defrauding the municipality of an estimated R1.3 million.

Silosini stated that Internal Audit findings revealed how the former clerk captured an Eskom invoice using her personal Capitec Bank account details. Payments meant for Eskom were allegedly diverted into her account.

According to Silosini, the clerk resigned last month after the findings surfaced. She said the municipality has still not opened a criminal case against the former employee or any alleged accomplices.

She added that the same individual was implicated in a 2017 forensic investigation. The clerk received a warning after a disciplinary hearing.

Silosini stated that it remains unclear how much Eskom-related money was lost over the years. She said this raises concern about weak internal controls and poor financial oversight.

According to the DA, corruption cases in Lekwa continue to surface. Petrol card fraud and other irregularities have been raised in Council. Requests for forensic probes have not been acted on.

She stated that this reflects a culture of impunity and political protection in the municipality.

The DA has called on Executive Mayor Sifiso Mgomezulu to instruct the municipality’s legal team to apply for a court order to freeze the former clerk’s pension payout while the matter is investigated.

Silosini said the DA will continue to push for accountability, clean governance, and the protection of public funds.

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